Civil War (Scene of the Commune of Paris)
1871
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1871
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a dark and chaotic scene of a civil war in this painting. It shows a moment of violence and unrest. The painting is interesting because it was created soon after the actual event, which was a significant period in French history, and Manet's depiction is somewhat subdued, not graphic. The event depicted had a big impact on France. The artist likely wanted to convey the seriousness of the situation. Check out the work of Édouard Manet.
